What is the statute of limitations for product liability in Maine?

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Product Liability Laws in Maine.

Maine product-liability law applies strict liability, negligence, and warranty theories against sellers and manufacturers of defective products under Maine common law and statutory framework. Maine’s distinctive 6-year general civil statute of limitations generally applies to product-liability claims.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

6 years (general civil actions)14 M.R.S. § 752

Product-liability claims in Maine sounding in personal injury are generally subject to the state’s distinctive 6-year general civil limitations period.

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